The Fossil Record Suggests That Whales ________

question 39

Multiple Choice

The fossil record suggests that whales ________.

• A)are descended from one branch of marine reptiles
• B)are closely related to land mammals such as pigs,hippos,and cows
• C)are not closely related to dolphins and porpoises,despite a superficial similarity
• D)once had well-developed hind flippers

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Definitions:

Consideration

A legal concept referring to something of value exchanged between parties in a contract, making the agreement binding and enforceable.

Unforeseen Circumstances

Events that could not have been predicted or expected and may impact contractual agreements or obligations.

Preexisting Duty Rule

A legal principle that asserts no additional consideration is necessary to modify a contract when a party is already legally obligated to perform a duty.

Bilateral Contract

A type of agreement where both parties make a promise to each other to perform certain acts or refrain from performing certain acts.